Social Network stories
Why the all-AI social network looks more fad than legacy
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
#
data protection
#
cloud security
#
physical security
Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.
LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
endpoint protection
#
devops
Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
#
mdm
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
#
ai
#
ios
#
facebook
iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
Exclusive: Media.com helps verify users amidst Australia's U16 social media ban
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
data privacy
#
google
As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.
Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
cartech
#
digital entertainment
Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
ai
DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.
AI increasingly shapes global consumer purchasing trends
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
data analytics
#
ai
#
shopping
NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.
New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
#
social media
#
social networking
#
social network
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.
Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
#
e-commerce
#
marketing
#
social media
Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
#
crypto
#
blockchain
#
facebook
Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.
Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
#
uc
#
collaboration
#
education, learning & training
A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.
New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
#
facebook
#
wow
#
social network
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
#
facebook
#
sports
#
social network
Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
#
facebook
#
photography
#
social network
Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
10 reasons you'll never actually quit Facebook
Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
#
facebook
#
social network
#
communication
Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.
Facebook to launch browser, smartphone: rumour
Mon, 28th May 2012
#
apple
#
facebook
#
social network
Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook's bosses.
Second US$10 bn quarter for Google
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
#
google
#
youtube
#
chrome
Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.
Google: 170 million people have 'upgraded' to Google+ - Updated
Thu, 12th Apr 2012
#
google
#
social networking
#
social network
Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.
What you should know about the Kony doco
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
#
youtube
#
nfp
#
tablets
A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.